Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Introduction:

“I could not tell you if I loved you the first moment I saw you, or if it was the second or third or fourth. But I remember the first moment I looked at you walking toward me and realized that somehow the rest of the world seemed to vanish when I was with you.”― Cassandra Clare

1.) Photography: Circle of Lightning- Photograph by Lynda Smith, My ShotLightning forks and rejoins itself over Table Mountain and Lion's Head in Cape Town, South Africa. Central Africa is the area of the world where lightning strikes most frequently. http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/photos/lightning-cloud-ground/#/cloud-ground-lightning01_20837_600x450.jpg2.) Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOvBOTyX003.) Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/christinaperri/athousandyears.html

I understand the quote and subsequently was inspired to write the above poem. It is all about that heat! No recommendations... smile.

It is that time again on a Monday evening, listening to music, sipping a little wine and thinking about everything. I feel real good, right about now.

That said, the song tonight, it is a favorite and a classic especially on this particular Monday night. It is sung by the amazing Sugarland Express and is titled “Tonight” (2)… Come on sugar, I wrote you a poem, and added the lyrics... It's all about love or passion or lust or sex... or all the above.

This song is straight up a country soul genre. Remember, you are welcome to join my blog at www.dianasharpton.com and my website www.dianamarysharpton.com, don’t be shy. Oh FYI! I have added those Pinterest albums back just in case you are interested and finally... music is a language and these are my thoughts tonight...

I hope you like this selection and have a blessed evening or morning. Thank you for your continued support.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." ~Maya Angelou

Elisa Toffoli is an Italian singer-songwriter that performs under the stage name of Elisa. I was introduced to her music by one of my friends on Google Plus and have fallen in love with her beauty, sensuality, and amazing voice. Elisa, born in Monfalcone, Italy, is famous for writing and recording music in English.

Her genre is considered pop and I’m posting one of her Italian songs because it is so beautiful. The lyrics translated into English has been listed below and titled “The Soul Flies” (2). The song featured tonight is titled "L'Anima Vola"(3) and corresponding video, simple however brilliantly produced, was uploaded on YOUTUBE, Sep 15, 2013 by elisatoffoli.

The Soul Flies (4)

The soul flies

It just needs some fresh air

If you look into my eyes

Search for my heart

Don't get lost in its reflections

Don't buy me anything

I am gonna smile if you'll notice me in the crowd

Yes, it is important that

I'll be for you in any case and anywhere

The one you have known forever

A kiss is like the wind

When it slowly blows and yet it moves everything

And a strong soul that can be on its own

When it looks for you it is just because it still wants you

And if it looks for you it is just because

The soul dares

It gets lost

And then finds itself again

And look how it dances

Whenever it knows you are there watching

Don’t bring me anything

As long as I'll know i can stop an instant with you

If I can make it

Then I'll be able to recognize you through a thousand storms

A kiss is like the wind

When it slowly blows and yet it moves everything

A strong soul who is not afraid

When it looks for you it is just because it still wants you

When it looks for you it is just because it still wants you

And if it looks for you it is just because...

The soul flies

Doesn't get lost

The soul flies

Doesn't hide

The soul flies

What does it need?

The soul flies

Doesn't fade away

Thank you for your continued support. I pray you are having a blessed evening or morning.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

~ Leo Buscaglia

There are those I know and see almost every day. Some are filled with hate and others are filled with pain. They live on the edge of life which they would never admit to and I say this because they are polar opposites, yet exactly the same, lost in self-delusion. Everything we experience, everyone we meet be it worthy, immoral or apathetic; they all affect our journey. I say this because today, these two extremes sent me home with an anxiety attack.

One wanting to be saved and I am barely keeping my head above water. The other wanting to drown me because I will not be controlled.

Understand, my life is filled with imperfections; however there are boundaries we all need to live by and Booker T. Washington said it best “Success is not measured by the position one has reached in life, rather by the obstacles one overcomes while trying to succeed”.

My rules: I will not flourish at the expense of others, I will love and believe in myself, my family and friends. I also will always treat others as I wish to be treated and I will always be sexy, positive and love life!

I think I need hope, a love song and glass of wine this evening. The song that I am going to feature is titled “Strip It Down” and it’s sung by the brilliant and talented Luke Bryan. Oh yes, I feeling this song tonight!!

Luke Bryan born in Georgia on July 17, 1976 and is an amazing Country singer. This video was uploaded on Oct 8, 2015 by LukeBryanVEVO.

Peace and Love always ~ D

Loving the thought of you Sugar… Know that you are my soul and heart xxx

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Introduction:

I drove to Coffee, Texas which is on the edge of Lake Palestine… It was brilliant and I know I will be back to catch a sunset, soon.

The song that I am going to feature this evening is titled “Wand'rin' Star” and it’s sung by the brilliant and talented Lee Marvin. Oh yes, I feeling this song tonight!!

Lee Marvin was an American film and television actor born in New York City on February 19, 1924. He has a deep, distinctive voice, white hair and was a amazing actor/singer. I never knew he sang. He passed away in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 63.

"Wand'rin' Star" was a number one single in the UK and Ireland for Lee Marvin for three weeks in March 1970. What a brilliant song and I would suspect that genre is folk. This video was uploaded on Feb 9, 2008 by Sam Wghtman. A favorite of a dear friend and to him I dedicate this post.

I am listing the lyrics below for your reading pleasure."Wand'rin' Star" (3)I was born under a wanderin' star.I was born under a wanderin' star.Wheels are made for rollin', mules are made to pack.I've never seen a site that didn't look better lookin' back.I was born under a wanderin' star.Mud can make you prisoner and the plains can bake you dry.Snow can burn your eyes but only people make you cry.Home is made for comin' from, for dreams of goin' to.Which with any luck will never come true.I was born under a wanderin' star.I was born under a wanderin' star.Do I know where hell is, hell is in hell-o.Heaven is good-bye forever it's time for me to go.I was born under a wanderin' star, a wanderin', wanderin' star.Mud can make you prisoner and the plains can bake you dry.Snow can burn your eyes but only people make you cry.Home is made for comin' from, for dreams of goin' to.Which with any luck will never come true.I was born under a wanderin' star.I was born under a wanderin' star.When I get to heaven tie me to a tree.Or I'll begin to roam and soon you'll know where I will be.I was born under a wanderin' star.A wanderin', wanderin' star.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Introduction:

“Touch has a memory.”

~John Keats

I understand this quote. It is all about the heat you create with me... No recommendations this time... smile.

Hmmm loving this brand new song on a Thursday evening, listening to music, sipping a little wine, thinking about my rather productive day and then there is you. I think I am going to go to Tennessee next. Never have been and have a couple of cousins that I can check out. What do you think? You know me, it’s like my loving, a hard steady drive all the way. Oh man must be the wine, talking!

That said, I feeling this song tonight, it is a favorite especially on this particular Tuesday night. It is sung by the amazing Blake Shelton and is titled “Sangria” (2). Who wouldn't love a bath in Sangria! LMAO… Come on sugar look up the lyrics... It's all about love or passion or lust or sex... or all the above.

This song is straight up country soul genre. Remember music is a language and these are my thoughts tonight... I have also listed the lyrics for your reading pleasure.

"Sangria" (3)You're crashing into me like waves on the coastEvery time we talk, you move in closeI don't want you to stop, I don't want you to stop tonightWe've got the last two glasses on a straw hut barTrying to remember what number we areString of white lights making your eyes shine tonightWe're buzzing like that no vacancy sign out frontYour skin is begging to be kissed by a little more than the sunYou take my hand in yours, you lean inAnd your lips taste like sangria, your lips taste like sangriaWrecking ball dancing down the hallwayYou're holding your shoes, wearing my shadesWe fall against the door, we fall into a wild warm kissWe're buzzing like that no vacancy sign out frontYour skin is begging to be kissed by a little more than the sunYou take my hand in yours, you lean inAnd your lips taste like sangria, your lips taste like sangriaOnly thing I want to do tonight is drink you like a Spanish wineLet you let this head of mine keep spinning, spinning aroundWe're buzzing like that no vacancy sign out frontYour skin is begging to be kissed by a little more than the sunYou take my hand in yours, you lean inAnd your lips taste like sangria, your lips taste like sangriaYour lips taste like sangria, your lips taste like sangriaOhOnly thing I want to do tonight is drink you like a Spanish wineLet you let this head of mine keep spinning, spinning around

I hope you like this selection and have a blessed evening or morning. Thank you for your continued support.

Monday, October 5, 2015

Introduction:

“You know exactly when to touch the small of my back and how to softly say it's okay and one thousand other things that only you have risked enough to learn about me.”

― Dean Jackson

Ahhh… and it’s only Monday night and here I am thinking about you.

The song that I am going to feature this evening is titled “You are so beautiful”(2) and it’s sung by the brilliant and talented Joe Cocker. Oh yes, I feeling this song tonight!!

I have add the lyrics below for your reading pleasure, enjoy...

"You Are So Beautiful"(3)You are so beautifulTo meYou are so beautifulTo meCan't you seeYou're everything I hoped forYou're everything I needYou are so beautifulTo meSuch joy and happiness You bringSuch joy and happinessYou bringLike a dreamA guiding light that shines in the nightHeavens gift to meYou are so beautifulTo me

Joe Cocker was born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England in 1944 and died at the very young age of 70 (December 2014). His had an original style with a rugged deep voice that will put you in one of those moods, Lord have mercy! His genres are Rock, blues, soul and pop. This video was uploaded on Mar 4, 2014 by VIRGINIABA.

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